Poco C85 vs Redmi Note 13R

The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5030); the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Poco C85 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 43
Design 56
Value for money 100
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C85 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5030 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 205g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C85: The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C85 Redmi Note 13R
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 346495
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1364
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 810 nits 550 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP53
Dimensions 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 205 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Poco C85
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Poco C85
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C85
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C85
$100
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Poco C85 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.